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Miller, Von Conrad 66 Nov. 04, 1946 Sept. 10, 2013 Von Conrad Miller, 66, of Baker City, died Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2013 at his home. The service was held at Gray's West & Company Pioneer Chapel in Baker City on Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2013. Friends were invited to join the family for a reception and time of sharing at Von's home following the service. Von was born to Jesse Ellis and Jayne Elizabeth (Murray) Miller on Nov. 4, 1946 in Ashland. Von graduated from West Anchorage High School in 1964 and the University of Oregon School of Architecture in 1969. He attended many workshops and conferences in architecture, art and science throughout his life. Von was a licensed architect in both Oregon and Washington states, retired as Architect Emeritus, State of Oregon after 41 years of service. He met and married Sharon Young in Eugene while they were students at the University of Oregon. Upon graduation, they moved to Coos Bay where they raised their two daughters. Von joined HGE, Engineers and Architects where he was vice president and principal. After moving to Portland, Von married high school friend, Gaynelle Marie Nielsen in Nov. 2001. In 2007 he joined Seattle based Trinity ERD. He retired on Dec. 31, 2011, he and Gaynelle moved to Baker City. Von fell in love with Baker City, working with local officials to move and transform the Baker City Train Station. He loved fly fishing and exploring the mountains, streams, lakes and forests. He checked river levels and everything concerning fishing on a daily basis. Artistic by nature, he was a skilled photographer, painter and model builder. He contributed to the communities he loved as a member of the Coos Bay and Portland Rotary Clubs, a board member of the Coos County Library, and most recently, he was appointed to the Baker City Parks and Recreation Committee. He is survived by wife, Gaynelle Nielsen of Baker City; daughters, Jennifer M.S. Miller and fiance, Benjamin C. Findley of Atlanta and Sarah Anne Miller of Oakland, Calif.; stepson, Scott Roberts Nielsen and wife, Rayna of New Orleans; grandson, Chance Warren Nielsen of New Orleans; sisters, Jamie Miller Rongo of Cottonwood, Ariz. and Nancy Miller Lipsner of Kent Island, Md.; brother, Jerrery Miller of Half Moon Bay, Calif.; and their families. Von was preceded in death by his parents. Memorial contributions may be made to a favored organization, Save Our Wild Salmon through Gray's West & Company, 1500 Dewey Ave., Baker City, OR 97814.